California Institute of the Arts

California Institute of the Arts

The California Institute of the Arts is a private university that offers degree programs focused on interdisciplinary, contemporary art. The school was established by Roy and Walt Disney and maintains its affiliation with Disney™ today. To gain admittance into the school all students must submit an artist’s statement and either a portfolio or perform an audition depending on the school they wish to be considered for. The most popular fields of study are acting, dance, and cinematography and video production.